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Perfect conditions on Skogan
Report Submitted by Alf Skrastins
(trip) Date: Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Submitted: Sunday Mar 26, 2023 at 19:34
Participants:
Graham and me
Discussion:
After noticing the Ribbon Creek Snowcat working its way up the Skogan area trails at about midnight last night, I knew where we would be skiing today. We started around the Hay Meadow Trail to the Eagle Migration observation area, then continued up Ruthies and Skogan Pass Trail. We opted to go around the Skogan Loop, then returned via High Level for a view of the Kananaskis Valley from Hummingbird Plume lookout. Then, a quick rip down Sunburst, Skogan Pass and Ruthies and along Troll Falls trail to complete the loop.
The overnight grooming was perfect. The early evening grooming like Hay Meadow had 2-3cm of fluffy powder on top. The last of the overnight grooming was crisp and perfectly set up. The snow generally stayed cold enough for great grip and glide, with just a bit of softening on the sunniest corners on the way down.
That's probably the last grooming of the season on the Skogan side of the network, but it was as good as it gets!
Total distance: 20.00 Km
 Hay Meadow shared use trail, at the Eagle Migration Observation Site
 Stunning mid-winter conditions on Skogan Pass trail
 A view of Mt. Collembola from the Skogan Loop trail
 Skogan Pass Trail
 View of lower Kananaskis Valley, from Hummingbird Plume Lookout.
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Comments:
2023-03-27 at 09:01 - comment by Kinga
Agree, Alf, such great conditions yesterday and so beautiful with the sun breaking through the clouds. Firm tracks and lots of coverage for a fast, safe descent. Not too many skiers, I counted just over 20. I think I saw you as I was headed down, no mistaking that moustache :) I skied straight up to the pass and down without detours, taking advantage of the freshet tracks, about 22k. Conditions should be great for a few days!
 Upper Skogan
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